Marko Mijic served as undersecretary at the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), where he managed 12 departments and five offices, overseeing over 34,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $260 billion. In this role, he focused on refining government operations, enhancing access to health and human services, and advancing an equitable recovery from the pandemic.

Mijic’s leadership emphasized improving services for marginalized communities, including older adults and individuals with disabilities, grounded in a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. He served under two governors and three CalHHS secretaries during his tenure.

Beyond his public service, he serves on the board of Opening Doors, a nonprofit advocating for immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking. He contributes to the advisory board of the Center for Public Sector AI, which supports government leaders in utilizing AI and emerging technologies to address critical service delivery challenges.

Mijic’s career includes roles at the American Heart Association and the US Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC. He holds a bachelor of science from the University of Utah and a master of public policy from American University.

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